[Remote] UNIX DevOps Cloud Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BAE Systems is a defense, aerospace, and security company providing technology, security, and information technology solutions. The UNIX DevOps Cloud Engineer will support UNIX Server Operations while leading cloud migration, CI/CD automation, secure lifecycle management, and hybrid-cloud infrastructure modernization using Azure, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automated pipelines.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our UNIX infrastructure while leading efforts in cloud migration, CI/CD automation, and secure lifecycle management
- They leverage Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) and automated pipelines to drive operational efficiency across a hybrid cloud environment
Skills
- Experience: 12+ years of experience in UNIX Server Operations and Cloud Automation with HS Diploma, or 10+ years with AA, OR 8+ years with BS. Or equivalent experience
- Cloud Expertise: Proven experience designing and maintaining Cloud DevOps pipelines and hands-on experience with Azure services such as App Services, Key Vault, Storage, Networking, and Azure Monitor
- Automation Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in scripting languages (Python, Puppet, Ruby, REST, etc.), CI/CD principles, DevSecOps practices, and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies including ARM, Bicep, and Terraform
- Endpoint Management: Practical experience using IaC‑based configuration‑management tools (e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Chef) to ensure consistent, automated system configuration
- UNIX Administration: In-depth knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Security Policies
- Problem Solving: Strong ability to assess complex problems, perform root-cause analysis on pipeline/system failures, and manage critical incidents
- Independence: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, balance multiple priorities, and meet demanding deadlines
- Hands on experience with Containers (Docker, Kubernetes, etc)
- Azure or AWS Certifications including Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer, AWS Solution Architect Professional, AWS CloudOps Engineer, AWS Developer or other related certifications
- Experience with CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53 or similar compliance frameworks
- Experience maintaining endpoint consistency in a Hybrid Cloud environment
- Experience with configuration management tools like Puppet, Ansible or Chef
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, firewalls, and VLAN segmentation
Benefits
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: health, dental, and vision insurance
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: health savings accounts
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: a 401(k) savings plan
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: disability coverage
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: life and accident insurance
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: an employee assistance program
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: a legal plan
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
- Temporary employees can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan
- Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week: medical benefits
- Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week: employee assistance program
- Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week: business travel accident insurance
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